Cancer news
A vaccine that fights cervical cancer is not getting to many of the girls who need it the most, a new study shows.
A regulation letting hospitals discharge thyroid cancer patients emitting radiation poses a public health threat, says a congressional report.
Denver Nuggets coach George Karl is skipping his team's game against the New Orleans Hornets on Thursday night as he continues intensive treatment for neck and throat cancer.
(HealthDay News) -- Regular self-exams of the skin can help you spot the beginning signs of skin cancer, allowing you to start treatment while the cancer is in its early stage.
An outback trail ride in western Queensland to raise funds for breast cancer is to be expanded interstate.
Gordon Aldrich was diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a rare blood cancer, on May 13, 2004. He died May 13, 2006, two years to the day later. He was 43.
For all the hype that's gone into decoding the human genome, researchers have concluded that a five-question test already used to determine breast cancer risk is just as accurate as looking at genetic variants.
A pediatric oncologist recently joined Cotton-O'Neil Cancer Center in Topeka.
A leading breast cancer has been found to also be effective at fighting lung cancer.
Title: Newer Genetic Info Adds Little to Predicting Breast Cancer Category: Health News Created: 3/17/2010 6:10:00 PM Last Editorial Review: 3/18/2010
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